text:
Thursday Mar 27, 2014
Link Up with the New DLC for Sonic Lost World – The Legend of Zelda Zone
The latest DLC for Sonic Lost World is here and it's LEGENDARY! In The Legend of Zelda Zone, Sonic takes on a new quest, wears a new outfit, and explores a world inspired by one of Nintendo's greatest characters. Available now to download for FREE on Wii U, Sonic will speed across the land wearing Link's iconic green tunic while the hero himself flies on his Loftwing from Skyward Sword. Classic Zelda locations, such as Hyrule Field and Dodongo's Cavern, were the inspiration for this downloadable content. Players are able to use Black Bomb Color Powers to uncover secret rooms, find hidden chests, and gain exciting rewards. There's plenty of surprises in store for even the biggest Zelda fans (including Cuccos!).
Posted by Kellie in SEGA, Sonic Lost World on 8:00:26AM Mar 27, 2014 | Comments (8)
Tuesday Feb 25, 2014
Go Behind the Scenes with Sonic Boom
Get a look behind the scenes of the Sonic Boom game and TV show!
We are also pleased to confirm the English language voice talent and voice director for the Sonic Boom videogame and TV series:
• Sonic Roger Craig Smith
• Dr Eggman Mike Pollock
• Tails Colleen Villard
• Knuckles Travis Willingham
• Amy Cindy Robinson
• Orbot Kirk Thornton
• Cubot Wally Wingert
• Voice Director Jack Fletcher
The full list of cast names will be available at a later date.
Posted by Kellie in SEGA, Sonic Boom on 10:59:42AM Feb 25, 2014 | Comments (42)
Friday Feb 14, 2014
Dr. Eggman Invades Sonic Dash in All-New Boss Battle
Sonic Dash is under attack from an old enemy! The latest Boss Battle update challenges you to score big by seeing how far you can run as Sonic the Hedgehog, and now you can also battle the ultimate boss… Dr. Eggman.
Starting today, you can take part in the ongoing struggle between Sonic and his arch-rival Dr. Eggman. This devious boss battle will test your reflexes as you dodge, dive and dash past an onslaught of explosives and deadly traps. If you beat the boss you'll earn a massive score bonus to help get a step ahead of your own personal nemesis: your friends' leaderboard positions.
Also, mark your calendars! The next Sonic Dash global challenge begins on February 21st and players will once again have to work together to unlock a brand new playable character who is sure to steal some hearts.
Sonic Dash is available for FREE and the Dr. Eggman Invasion begins today on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Google Play.
Boss Battle Screenshots
Official Links
Posted by LordDullahan in iPhone & iPod Games, SEGA, Sonic, Sonic Dash, Sonic the Hedgehog on 8:00:49AM Feb 14, 2014 | Comments (5)
Thursday Feb 13, 2014
Vote for SEGA in the 2014 Pocket Gamer Awards!
We are honored to have several nominations in multiple categories in the 2014 Pocket Gamer Awards! Help us out by voting on your favorite SEGA mobile games.
SEGA is nominated for the following awards:
Best Strategy/Simulation Game
Best Sports/Driving Game
Best Publisher
Vote Now in the 2014 Pocket Gamer Awards!
Posted by LordDullahan in Football Manager Handheld 2014, General, iPhone & iPod Games, SEGA, Sonic, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, Sonic the Hedgehog on 9:00:07AM Feb 13, 2014 | Comments (3)
Thursday Jan 02, 2014
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Releases for Mobile!
Transform mobile racing this New Year with Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed!
Out now on iOS, and very soon for Android!
Play a variety of different game modes with more than 75 events, all optimized for touch controls and iOS 7 & Android Controllers!
We are excited to announce the release of Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed now available on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and very soon for Android. Following on from 12 million mobile downloads of the original Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, this sequel includes all of the exciting, transforming vehicle gameplay and multiplayer battles found in the previously released console version. With a multitude of game modes, over 75 events and a brand new World Tour, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed has been specifically optimized for mobile and on-the-go gaming.
Sonic and his All-Star friends are breaking free from the traditional rules of the road with vehicles that transform mid-race and give you three unique ways to play. It's a race to the finish line as you drive powerful cars, pilot agile planes and glide across raging rapids in high-speed aquatic vehicles. Choose from more than ten legendary racers such as Sonic The Hedgehog, Tails, AiAi, and for the first time in Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, Shenmue's Ryo Hazuki and his incredible transforming arcade cabinet. You will need to master each character's unique vehicles and game changing all-star moves to come out on top in 13 dynamically changing courses. Discover alternate routes and collect new power ups in a racing game experience that never feels the same twice.
When you feel that you've got what it takes, challenge your friends and race in four player local matches or in synchronous and asynchronous online multiplayer races. You'll never need to feel like you're racing alone with integrated Facebook and Game Center functionality that lets you see your friends' profile pictures zoom past you on the track. Last but not least, if you want a new reason to play, iOS 7 & Android controller support transforms your racing experience into something different for mobile gaming.
Download Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed now for iOS, and very soon for Android!
Official Links
Posted by LordDullahan in iPhone & iPod Games, SEGA, Sonic, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, Sonic the Hedgehog on 11:38:49AM Jan 02, 2014 | Comments (10)
Friday Dec 20, 2013
Celebrate the Season with a Spectacular Blue Holiday Sale for Mobile Titles
Celebrate the holidays with a special "blue" holiday sale as five popular SEGA mobile titles featuring the iconic blue hedgehog himself, Sonic The Hedgehog, race through the season at a special discount price!
Sale Duration
Sonic Jump for $0.99
Leap to new heights with Sonic, Tails, or Knuckles by downloading Sonic Jump for iOS, Google Play, and the Amazon App Store for $0.99 during this limited-time event.
Sonic CD for $0.99
Join Sonic in this critically acclaimed mobile version of the classic SEGA CD platformer as he travels to the distant shores of Never Lake to battle his arch-nemesis, Dr. Eggman. Originally priced at $2.99, Sonic CD will be available for $0.99 for iOS, Google Play, and the Amazon App Store.
Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing for $0.99
Start your engines and get ready for the ride of a lifetime with team Sonic and a cast of legendary SEGA heroes across land, sea, and air in amazing transformable vehicles as they battle for first place at the finish line. Originally priced at $1.99, Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing will be available for the low price of $0.99 for iOS, Google Play, and the Amazon App Store.
Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode I for $0.99
Inspired by the classic platforming gameplay that made Sonic an icon, Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode I is the sequel fans have waited over 16 years for. Originally priced at $4.99, Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode I will be available for $0.99 on iOS, Google Play, and the Amazon App Store.
Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode II for $0.99
The sequel to Episode I finds Sonic facing a new threat with the return of Metal Sonic, who has formed a deadly alliance with Dr. Eggman. Join with Tails and race across four brand new Zones to save the day. Originally priced at $4.99, Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode II will be available for $0.99 for iOS, Google Play, and the Amazon App Store.
Official Links
Posted by LordDullahan in iPhone & iPod Games, SEGA, Sonic, Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing, Sonic CD, Sonic Jump, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II on 12:53:58PM Dec 20, 2013 | Comments (8)
Friday Dec 20, 2013
Get Your Sonic The Hedgehog 'Live Wallpaper' for Android!
Brighten up the day and your Android device with Sonic The Hedgehog! Tap Sonic to discover fun sounds and cool animations in this Live Wallpaper exclusively for Android. The best part… You'll never lose all your rings!
Get the Sonic The Hedgehog Live Wallpaper today from the Google Play Store for only $0.99!
Download Sonic The Hedgehog Live Wallpaper on Google Play
Posted by LordDullahan in iPhone & iPod Games, SEGA, Sonic, Sonic the Hedgehog on 11:33:47AM Dec 20, 2013 | Comments (6)
Wednesday Dec 18, 2013
Sonic Lost World – Yoshi's Island DLC Now Available!
In Yoshi's Island Zone, Sonic must race across Yoshi's world in a brand new action-packed level. As you speed through this level, both Yoshi and Sonic players will notice some familiar items including pipes, coins, piranha plants and even Sonic's iconic loop de loops, all in the unique graphic style of Yoshi's world. Can Sonic find all the Yoshi's eggs to save all of the Yoshis? Well you'll need to explore the whole level to discover hidden areas to uncover these.
The Yoshi's Island Zone DLC is available for download right now from the eShop and is free to all owners of Sonic Lost World!
Check out more screens from the upcoming DLC below.
We hope you enjoy this update and would love to get your feedback in the comments below – tell us what you think!
Posted by Kellie in Sonic Lost World on 7:00:50AM Dec 18, 2013 | Comments (44)
Thursday Dec 12, 2013
Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Re-Mastered for iOS & Android!
One of the Greatest Games of All Time, Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Comes to Mobile Better Than Ever
Unveiling the rumored Hidden Palace Zone… restored in its entirety for the first time!
Sonic The Hedgehog 2 is back on mobile and better than ever with a fully revamped version of the adventure that first brought Sonic and Tails together. Sonic The Hedgehog 2 is available for the first time on Google Play bringing a new way for you to enjoy the classic game. This version is free as an update for fans that have already downloaded the game for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch and new players can purchase the re-mastered version from the App Store.
Re-discover the high speed adrenaline rush through iconic zones such as Emerald Hill, Chemical Plant, and Casino Night. Spin, dash, and loop de loop with upgraded visuals and a silky smooth frame rate. Defeat deadly enemies as Sonic, Tails or Knuckles and experience brand new content in the challenging Boss Attack Mode where you can now try and beat all of the game's bosses in a single run.
For the first time, you can finally discover the secrets of the much rumored and never-before-seen Hidden Palace Zone. This brand new level was never included in the original Genesis version of the game, and features new enemies, hazards, and an epic showdown with Dr. Eggman. This hidden zone is a forgotten treasure finally ready to be discovered on mobile.
Download Sonic the Hedgehog 2 now from Google Play or the App Store for £1.99/€2.69/$2.99.
Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Screenshots
Click thumbnail to view full-sized image
Hidden Palace Zone Screenshots
Click thumbnail to view full-sized image
Official Links
Posted by LordDullahan in iPhone & iPod Games, SEGA, Sonic, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on 10:17:48AM Dec 12, 2013 | Comments (17)
Wednesday Dec 11, 2013
Sonic Lost World Concept Art – Environments
We're excited to show you more concept art from Sonic Lost World — this time, the levels and environments you play in. The notes below each image are directly from the development team.
An early development idea which the gears are rotating in different direction. Looks painful if you get sandwiched.
The concept was totally new, so we couldn't decide the direction of the design. It was tough as we had to re-make this first stages over and over.
The inner cylinder was very confusing when designing as what it was ceiling would be a ground in next second.
We were requested a simple design, but that makes it hard to create a sense of scale, and made Sonic look small. Taking balance to achive this was very difficult.
When you hear desert, you will imagine pyramid and oasis. It's a stereotype, but we felt it was very understandable.
When you play the game, you actually can't see the side part of this stage, but the design is based on a hornet's nest.
You are not copying the real world, so we sometimes get lost what kind of design is the best.
When you design a tropical stage, you really want to take an holiday and go there. I felt this way especially when I was making this stage.
It looks flat in this art, but it is actually on a huge sphere, so it was very difficult to design.
Very early image of the Casino stage. There are too many blue color and may be hard to find Sonic.
There are various types of plants and trees, we re-designed many times and it was very tough to make it look "Jungle".
It may be hard to recognize, but we thought it's funny if water was coming out from the eyes and nose of Moai in the background, so we did that.
Did Eggman run out of budget in the final stage? You can see many patches and looks very easy to tear down this place.
Posted by Kellie in Sonic Lost World on 10:55:28AM Dec 11, 2013 | Comments (12)
RPGs, FPS, All Things In Between
A fountain of useless trivia
|No public Twitter messages.


text:
"Customer service is priority #1 at Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. We value our customers and strive to be the best shopping experience- when you buy from us, you are buying lifetime service."
-Dan Thomas, CEO and Founder
We take pride in offering no hassle returns. In the event of a return, please call, email or chat with us to receive a solution to the problem. For apparel that doesn't fit quite right, Click here to see our Fit Guaranteed Program.
We will stand behind all products we sell with regards to manufacturing defects in workmanship and material. Most products are limited to the manufacturer's warranty. However, we will do everything in our power to take care of the problem.
Live chat: Click here
(Leave email if after hours)
Call us: 1 800 336-5437
7am-7pm Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Sat (Mountain Standard Time)
Each review submitted enters you into a $100 gift card monthly drawing, and a $500 gift card quarterly drawing!
Comments On Aug 21, 2012:they lasted my 2 years of riding wow. just ordered another pair!
Was this review helpful?
Comments On Nov 16, 2010:This grips look nice, feel good and work great EXCEPT it wears out faster than some other grips I've had in the past. I would still buy again for the price.
Was this review helpful?
Comments On Mar 11, 2010:Has a killer grip being a full waffle, but wears out fast!
Was this review helpful?
Comments On Nov 19, 2007:Its a little bit harder compound, so it's holding up very well. Doesn't leave my hands black.
Was this review helpful?
Comments On Nov 06, 2007:These are some nice grips for those looking to replace worn out stock ones. They feel almost like factory Honda grips, but are a bit softer and more comfortable. I like the color too. Time will tell how well they hold up!
Was this review helpful?
Stay Connected!
© 2014 Rocky Mountain ATV, Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of any images, thumbnails, illustrations, descriptions, or editorial content without written permission is strictly prohibited. Prices are subject to change without notice.
See our street site JakeWilson.com for: Motorcycle Parts, Motorcycle Accessories, Motorcycle Tires, Motorcycle Helmets and more.
Take a look at our most popular areas: ATV parts | ATV Accessories | ATV Tires | Dirt Bike Parts | Dirt Bike Accessories | Dirt Bike Motocross Tires | Motocross Gear | Motorcycle Accessories | Motorcycle Exhaust | Motorcycle Helmets | Motorcycle Brakes.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Juniors Mallory Celaya and Mandy Dye led the Northern Michigan University cross country team to a ninth-place showing in the Maroon Division of the University of Minnesota Roy Griak Invitational at the Les Bolstad Golf Course in St. Paul, Minn.
Celaya, the reigning GLIAC Runner of the Week, posted the top time for the Wildcats of 23 minutes, 36.6 seconds. Right behind her was Dye in 23:43.2 as the two finished 28th and 33rd overall, respectively.
Also for NMU, freshman Megan Edic took 58th in 24:09.5, sophomore Larissa Halonen was 72nd in 24:22.5 and freshman Mary Kate Cirelli took 79th in 24:24.6.
The 'Cats finished with 270 points while Colorado Springs won the Maroon Division of mostly NCAA Division II schools with 119 points.


text:
Overall customer review score:
Return to All Balls Wheel Bearing Kit (Disc Brake Models) Product Page
Reviews by real power sport enthusiasts...your opinion counts to us and fellow riders! Make the best purchasing decision by getting the latest reviews.
Each review submitted enters you into a $100 gift card monthly drawing, and a $500 gift card quarterly drawing!
Comments On Feb 08, 2014:this was a great bearing kit very good my bike rolls smoothly. i would recomend this for everybody.
Was this review helpful?
Comments On Oct 22, 2007:Cost less than stock and a lot better quality. Easy Install. Looks like they will last for a long time. Well packaged.
Was this review helpful?
Comments On Oct 22, 2007:This fit great and is holding up well.
Was this review helpful?
Stay Connected!
© 2014 Rocky Mountain ATV, Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of any images, thumbnails, illustrations, descriptions, or editorial content without written permission is strictly prohibited. Prices are subject to change without notice.
See our street site JakeWilson.com for: Motorcycle Parts, Motorcycle Accessories, Motorcycle Tires, Motorcycle Helmets and more.
Take a look at our most popular areas: ATV parts | ATV Accessories | ATV Tires | Dirt Bike Parts | Dirt Bike Accessories | Dirt Bike Motocross Tires | Motocross Gear | Motorcycle Accessories | Motorcycle Exhaust | Motorcycle Helmets | Motorcycle Brakes.


text:
Say hello to the oddest Pokemon allowed in VGC 2012. With balanced base 20 offenses, poor 55 / 35 / 45 defenses, and a mediocre base 75 Speed stat, you might wonder why one would ever use it. The reason is simple: it can learn almost every move in the Pokemon universe, making it one of the best support Pokemon available. Smeargle can potentially use an incredible number of moves, such as Fake Out, Helping Hand, Tailwind, and Trick Room. However, the fact that it is KOed by a light breeze doesn't help while it's trying to support a team. Additionally, it has terrible offensive stats, leaving it complete Taunt bait. To top it all off, the best move Smeargle can get in VGC 2012, Dark Void, is banned. Nevertheless, Smeargle can be very annoying to your opponent if you play it correctly.
With Smeargle's massive movepool and somewhat acceptable Speed, it can pull off a lead set to great effect. Fake Out flinches your opponent, giving your teammate a chance to set up a Tailwind or Trick Room, or take out an opponent before it can threaten your team. In addition to letting it outpace Pokemon such as Tyranitar and Metagross, Smeargle's base 75 Speed also makes it the fastest user of Spore in the entire game, letting it take out Trick Room users. Follow Me draws attacks away from Smeargle's partner, giving it time to attack the opponent. Helping Hand can help Smeargle boost the power of its partner's attacks by 50%, which can be the difference between KOing the opponent or having it survive. The last slot depends on what Smeargle needs to accomplish. With Taunt, Smeargle can stop slower support Pokemon such as Cresselia and Musharna. However, they commonly run Mental Herb, which takes away the guarantee that Taunt stops them. Encore locks the opponent into moves such as Protect, making prediction easier.Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
This set is very useful in Ubers and OU, and can be successful in VGC 2012 as well. One thing that sets this variant of Smeargle apart from Lv. 1 Whimsicott is Spore, which must be used on this set. Unless double targeted or Taunted, Smeargle will always get Trick Room up, making it an excellent supporter for a Trick Room team. Endeavor brings the foe to low HP, making it easier to take out instantly or later on in the battle. Feint breaks Protect and is exceptionally useful in Trick Room, as most opponents will try to stall out Trick Room with Protect. However, Destiny Bond can be used to take out an opponent when Smeargle has done its job.Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
Other Options
Smeargle can literally use all moves except for Chatter; the problem is trying to find moves it can utilize well while not being completely outclassed. Thunder Wave can be used to spread paralysis, but Pokemon such as Thundurus and Cresselia are better users of this move thanks to priority and higher defenses, respectively. Will-O-Wisp is another status move that Smeargle can use, but Sableye outclasses Smeargle in this due to Prankster. Super Fang cuts down bulky Pokemon such as Cresselia and Metagross, weakening them to let a teammate KO them later. Tailwind gives team support and lets Smeargle outspeed faster Pokemon such as Tornadus and Infernape. Detect and Protect can be used to gain an extra turn on the field, be it for stalling or scouting.
An Imprison set is somewhat viable, and can often catch your opponent off-guard. Moody + Entrainment is pretty cool, but it is a gimmicky strategy at best and relies on a bit of luck. Smeargle can also use Baton Pass with Moody, but as VGC 2012 battles are very short, it isn't really worth the moveslot. Transform can work with a bit of luck, but is otherwise extremely unreliable. Finally, Choice Scarf can be used either to let Smeargle Spore faster opponents before they can move, or with Trick or Switcheroo.
Checks and Counters
As Smeargle does nothing other than support its team, it isn't that hard to beat. Taunt is the easiest way around Smeargle, as it shuts down both common variants. However, be careful of Smeargle carrying Mental Herb. Pokemon that carry Lum Berry or Chesto Berry can also check Smeargle, as the Berry cures them of sleep and lets them KO the artist. One can also get rid of Smeargle the old-fashioned way: OHKO it with any move. However, remember that most Smeargle carry a Focus Sash, and can survive one hit to put your Pokemon to sleep.


text:
"Lovely little restaurant, very quaint. Well fed and well looked after. Couldn't fault the place. Curry made to order and special requests were adhered to..."
Call us now: 01822 61061121 Reviews
Plymouth Herald has all the best restaurants in Plymouth and every type of restaurant in Plymouth listed, many with reviews and star ratings; you'll find Indian Restaurants, Chinese Restaurants, Italian Restaurants as well as other places to eat in Plymouth such as Pizza Parlours and Brasseries.
Why not list your Plymouth Restaurant business on Plymouth Herald ?


text:
Arctic Diary: Paintings And Photographs By William Bradford Opens February 17
For Immediate Release
January 10, 2002
American Luminist painter William Bradford (1823-1892) made nine trips to the Arctic regions, which inspired his paintings of icebergs, glaciers, ships, and frigid seascapes. In 1869 he documented his journey with 141 albumen photographs published in the travelogue The Arctic Regions: Illustrated with Photographs Taken on an Art Expedition to Greenland. Bradford used photographs of his travels as sources for many of his paintings. In 1999, the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute acquired the rare album as part of its ongoing initiative to build a collection of important early photography. The album has been disbound for necessary conservation treatment, providing a unique opportunity to display the individual photographs for a wide audience. Arctic Diary: Paintings and Photographs by William Bradford, on view February 17-May 5, 2002, features fifty photographs from the album, as well as twelve oil paintings by Bradford and a group of pencil, charcoal, and oil sketches.
Arctic Diary investigates Bradford's interaction with the north through the multiple media in which he worked, examining the role that photography and sketches played in his creative process. Bradford often used the photographic documentation of his Arctic journeys as inspiration for his paintings.
"Why, my photographs have saved me eight or ten voyages to the Arctic Regions," Bradford once wrote. "and now I gather my inspirations from my photographic subjects, just as an author gains food from his library, and I could not paint without them."
The Arctic Regions was printed in a limited edition of 300 by S. Low, Marston, Low and Seale of London in 1873. In addition to the original albumen photographs the album contains a chapter on the history of Greenland, Bradford's own narration of the expedition. The photographs were taken, under Bradford's direction, by John L. Dunmore and George Critcherson of the Boston firm of James Wallace Black.
The exhibition also includes the canvas The "Panther" in Melville Bay, commissioned by Queen Victoria and currently in the British Royal Collection at Windsor Castle. The painting will be exhibited publicly for the first time.
The exhibition will open at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, with a free public lecture by co-curators Brian Allen, curator of American paintings at the Clark, and James A. Ganz, curator of prints, drawings, and photographs. Through the run of the exhibition, the Clark will offer a free public program related to Arctic Diary every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Films, lectures, and gallery talks are among the programs schedules. For a complete calendar, visit www.clarkart.edu or call 413-458-2303.
The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute is located at 225 South Street in Williamstown, Massachusetts. The galleries are open Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free through May. For more information call 413-458-2303 or visit www.clarkart.edu.


text:
About a month ago, we reviewed Kirby: Mass Attack, an excellent game that we thought would round up the Nintendo DS library nicely. However, the release of Solatorobo: Red the Hunter has proven that Nintendo still has a few tricks up its sleeve. Given that it's been out for a while, you may have already heard various things about the game, such as it being "the spiritual sequel to Tail Concerto" or "that furry game". Nevertheless, it's an interesting title, combining some remarkable (yet poorly executed) game mechanics and a story chock full of twists and turns.
In Solatorobo you play as Red Savarin, a bounty hunting sky pirate dog. Upon finding a strange medallion and an even stranger cat child, Red is roped into unlocking the secrets behind the medallion and the evil empire after it. Also, everyone speaks French. Thankfully, the story does get less predictable as you progress through the game. The characters get somewhat better as well, but it's regrettable that we found them unlikeable to begin with. The limited range of sound clips for each character gets incredibly grating after a while too. From watching the opening alone, the game reeks of character archetypes: the cocky rouge, the promiscuous female, the stoic guy, the child shrouded in mystery. With an RPG like Solatorobo, having a strong and likeable cast of characters is very important, so it's fortunate that the game world makes up for it. The world has been fleshed out in marvellous detail, both in terms of mythos and visuals. Sure, the models look fuzzy, but considering the game is on the DS, it's very impressive.
The majority of Solatorobo's gameplay takes place with Red handling the DAHAK, a mech walker that doesn't seem to be that much bigger than most of the world's inhabitants. There are a fair share of exploration sequences ala Zelda, during which the player can use either the DAHAK or let Red hop off it at almost any point. This leaves him free to explore certain areas and investigate certain hotspots. On the other hand, the DAHAK can be used to lift doors and solve crate puzzles. These lean towards tedium however, with the game content to hold your hand through these at every opportunity. But puzzle-solving doesn't show that DAHAK is actually a very powerful little robot, so this is reflected in the core battle mechanic, although it isn't what you may expect. In Solatorobo, fighting enemies consists of grabbing them, flipping them by mashing the A button and then throwing them. This little system can also form a combo to a certain extent, depending on how heavy the enemy has and how much lifting power DAHAK currently has. It's an interesting battle system, but not as satisfying as it could be; combos are extremely limited and the rinse-and-repeat monotony of the mechanics get boring quick.
The game does offer you a new mech later during the game which expands your battle choices, letting you swing enemies around, ground pound them and shoot projectiles. Unfortunately this does very little to increase the challenge of the game. However, what we did like about the DAHAK is the upgrade system. Upgrading the mech leads to better mobility and attack power, amongst other things. It's not as easy as spending coin to jack these stats up though, as you're also presented with a grid of the spaces available on the DAHAK for upgrade. You're only given five spaces to start off with, but can spend power crystals to unlock them. Things get even trickier because of the way upgrades are shaped too, which makes spending crystals in the right places very important if you're poor.
The developers haven't scrimped on packing in bang for your buck either. Along with the main quest line, which lasts for about 15 hours or so, there are over 80 side quests to complete which are scattered throughout the numerous cities you visit. They are all pretty well varied too, so there's no need to worry about completing Fetch Quest #24. There's also a surprisingly complete airship racing game, featuring different airships, tracks and even boasting a multiplayer mode.
But alas, for all the good there is in Solatorobo, there are also issues we had with it that are just too huge to ignore. When you play a role playing game and the characters are unrelatable and unlikeable, that's a problem. When you play an action game and the action is repetitive and boring, that's a problem too. Adding insult to the injury is the game's constant need to hold your hand and the overall lack of challenge throughout the whole thing. To us, Solatorobo is a title full of great ideas, which were wasted with shoddy execution. Nevertheless, those interested in games with great stories should check it out. You won't be overly disappointed.


text:
1947 Buick Special Got to be the nicest, most original museum quality '47 with out exception. All kinds of provenance/documentation, including build sheet, owners manual,... More
1939 Buick Special, Series 41 - 4 Door Sedan. Straight 8 Motor. 3-speed, original banjo steering wheel, AM/FM cd player with 12 volt inverter. Has fog lights,... More
1948 Buick Super sedan, new breaks, cooling system, exhaust system, gas tank , lines and pump, original interior. Comes with original shop manual. Included, same model low mileage... More
1947 Buick Super Series 50. Straight 8, 3 speed manual column shift. 100% original and complete. Runs great and driven often. New brake lines... More
1950 Buick Special, An older car but still running. Engine is in excellent shape Manual 3 speed transmission. Re painted re chromed and upholstered... More
1938 Buick Special Coupe This superb automobile has been lovingly cared for since original purchased on May 5, 1938 from Hudson Buick Co. Inc in... More
1939 Buick Special ``Series 40`` 4 Dr. Sedan in striking`` English Green`` finish w/ ``Dove Gray``/ Burgandy leather trim....beautiful !!A well preserved ,complete... More
1938 Buick Super 8 4-door – barn find! Was father's car, hasn't been driven or started for over 40 years, always stored inside, exterior perfect... More
Offered for Sale by the California Automobile Museum This 1939 Buick Special with its beautiful "waterfall" grill and art deco lines are sure to catch... More
1941 Buick Super Convertible. Restored. Excellent automobile for touring. Rare. Only 12,391 produced. 248 cubic inch Fireball straight eight engine. Three speed manual transmission. Engine turned dashboard trim. Fog Lamps. Radio. Clock. Spot lamp. Fender skirts. Day... More
**Payments as low as $798/mo. with approved credit** Domani Motor Cars is proud to present this gorgeous 1948 Buick Super Convertible! Finished... More
If you're a fan of chrome then this 1956 Buick Special will certainly hold a special appeal. For many the appeal of the smallest... More
1936 Buick Roadmaster Series 80 Convertible. 4 Door. 36-80c 6 Passenger Trunkback Convertible Phaeton. Engine:Straight 8, overhead valve. Transmission: 3 speed Manual, Floor mounted, Non-syncro 1st... More
All vehicle trades considered, including classics and performance. PRICE REDUCED! What a classy car. Here is a rare 1939 Buick Special - Sport Coupe (Model... More
This is a beautiful restored Buick. Lived in California for most of it's life. Came to Sun Valley Idaho and got a fame up... More


text:
|Jepson Flora Project: Jepson Interchange
previous taxon |
next taxon
Jepson Interchange (more information)
©Copyright 1993 by the Regents of the University of California
For up-to-date information about California vascular plants, visit the Jepson eFlora.
Annual to tree
Leaves basal or cauline, alternate to whorled, simple to compound
Inflorescence: 1° inflorescence a head, each resembling a flower, 1many, generally arrayed in cymes, generally subtended by ± calyx-like involucre; flowers 1many per head
Flowers bisexual, unisexual, or sterile, ± small, of several types; calyx 0 or modified into pappus of bristles, scales, or awns, which is generally persistent in fruit; corolla radial or bilateral (rarely 0), lobes generally (0)45; stamens 45, anthers generally fused into cylinder around style, often appendaged at tips, bases, or both, filaments generally free, generally attached to corolla near throat; pistil 1, ovary inferior, 1-chambered, 1-seeded, style 1, branches 2, generally hair-tufted at tip, stigmas 2, generally on inside of style branches
Fruit: achene, cylindric to ovoid, generally deciduous with pappus attached
Genera in family: ± 1300 genera, 21,000 species (largest family of dicots): worldwide. Largest family in CA. Also see tribal key to CA genera: Strother 1997 Madroño 44(1):128. See glossary p. 25 for illustrations of general family characteristics.
Annual, perennial herb, shrubs
Stems prostrate to erect
Leaves simple or pinnate, generally opposite, sessile or petioled
Inflorescence: heads radiate or discoid, generally few in CA; involucre cylindric to bell-shaped; phyllaries in 2 dissimilar series, outer generally ± leaf-like in texture, inner thinner, with transparent or scarious margins; receptacle chaffy; chaff scales narrow, flat
Ray flowers 0 or few; ligules yellow or white
Disk flowers generally many; corollas yellow, radial (or outermost white, bilateral)
Fruit narrowly club-shaped, thick or compressed front-to-back; pappus 0 or awns 1several, generally barbed
Species in genus: ± 230 species: worldwide
Etymology: (Latin: 2 teeth)
Reference: [Sherff & Alexander 1955 North America Flora 2(2):70129]
Stem 19 dm, erect, glabrous to short-rough-hairy
Leaves simple, sessile; bases fused around stem; blades 420 cm, linear-lanceolate to lanceolate, acuminate, serrate, glabrous
Inflorescence: heads radiate or discoid, erect in flower, nodding in fruit; peduncles 17 cm; involucre 12 cm diam, hemispheric; outer phyllaries 58, 13 cm, linear-lanceolate, spreading; inner phyllaries 810 mm, ovate-lanceolate; chaff scales 68 mm, yellowish
Ray flowers 0 or 68; ligules 815 mm, yellow
Disk flowers: corollas 34 mm, yellow
Fruit 57 mm, narrowly wedge-shaped, 4-angled, flat; angles thick, barbed; pappus awns generally 4, 23 mm
Chromosomes: 2n=24
Ecology: Freshwater wetlands
Elevation: < 2000 m.
Bioregional distribution: Klamath Ranges, North Coast Ranges, Cascade Range, n Sierra Nevada, San Francisco Bay Area, Modoc Plateau
Distribution outside California: widespread n hemisphere
Much like B. laevis
Horticultural information: TRY.
|YOU CAN HELP US make sure that our distributional information is correct and current. If you know that a plant occurs in a wild, reproducing state in a Jepson bioregion NOT highlighted on the map, please contact us with that information. Please realize that we cannot incorporate range extensions without access to a voucher specimen, which should (ultimately) be deposited in an herbarium. You can send the pressed, dried collection (with complete locality information indicated) to us (e-mail us for details) or refer us to an accessioned herbarium specimen. Non-occurrence of a plant in an indicated area is difficult to document, but we will especially value your input on those types of possible errors (see automatic conversion of distribution data to maps).


text:
RH Factor Streamlines Its Post Flow with
Pro Tools HD|Native and System 5-MC
The RH Factor team (left to right): Rawlinson, Hunter, Kelsey, and recordist Ken Gombos.
When it comes to building drama, setting the mood, and stirring emotion, sound is just as important and impactful as what's pictured onscreen. For post-production sound house RH Factor in Burbank, CA, its paradigm is built upon the "marriage of sound and picture." With so much riding on being able to deliver top-quality mixes in the shortest amount of time for such popular TV series as Harry's Law, Raising Hope, The Middle,and Breakout Kings, the facility recently switched from Nuendo to Pro Tools|HD Native to better complement its Avid (formerly Euphonix) System 5-MC console and streamline its workflow.
"Pro Tools|HD Native brings EUCON control to our System 5-MC console, which we definitely needed during the complex film-style mix for Wonder Woman," explains co-owner and mixer Dave Rawlinson about one of the team's latest TV projects, which is yet to be picked up by a network. "Originally, our 5-MC in Stage A was configured with Nuendo as the mix engine. We changed the system over during a weekend to work with [Pro Tools] HD Native and then mixed Wonder Woman." (The facility's other room, Stage B, features a dual-operator Avid ICON D-Control console and Pro Tools|HD systems.)
For his projects, Rawlinson generally handles the effects and Foley mixing on the left side of the System 5-MC, while re-recording mixer Peter Kelsey sits to his right, overseeing the dialog, ADR, and music mixing. "Since we are now an all-Pro Tools facility, the ability to both mix and edit inside the box from the same worksurface offers a number of creative and operational advantages," Rawlinson says. "In the past, we replayed most elements from Pro Tools and mixed within Nuendo. Now we use Pro Tools|HD Native as the DSP engine, with Pro Tools 9 as a multichannel stem recorder, so that we can leave the room with all stems and mix downs on a hard drive," saving them from doing another layoff session.
While Wonder Woman was Rawlinson's first project on the new system, mixing the effects-heavy, high-energy soundtrack went quickly and smoothly. "We had just two days to complete the initial mixes for client review and notes," he recalls. "We were pretty busy! But having instant access to the Pro Tools elements from the [System] 5-MC surface—under fast EUCON control—was a major benefit. We need that flexibility of reaching into individual sound elements, making small changes, and then getting back to mixing. Working totally 'in-the-box' is a major timesaver and now possible thanks to HD Native's direct support of EUCON."
What do we look for in a re-recording console? In a word—responsiveness. [System 5-MC] is a race car. It goes as fast as you want it to go—that's the bottom line.
With EUCON control, which operates over standard Gigabit Ethernet, Rawlinson and Kelsey were able to take simultaneous, high-resolution fader, switch, and knob control of multiple Pro Tools workstations from their console. Adding new Apple Mac Pro 8-core/2.4 MHz systems to Stage A also enabled them to take full advantage of the low latency—courtesy of a high-speed PCIe card—and enhanced feature set offered by Pro Tools|HD Native, including DSP acceleration, up to 192 audio tracks, 64 channels of MADI-format I/O, and Automatic Delay Compensation.
"On a typical segment for Wonder Woman, I was running up to 128 voices, yet only used some 36% of the CPU power," Rawlinson recalls about mixing the effects.
"On my side," adds Kelsey, mixing the dialog and music, "I had some 100 channels on the surface, but used just 33% of CPU with lots of plug-ins in place, including CEDAR DNS One, iZotope RX, [Pro Audio DSP] Dynamic Spectrum Mapper, and [Universal Audio SPL] Transient Designer, plus a Waves Q10 [parametric EQ] and seven-band V-EQ3," all of which use significant processing power.
Rawlinson concentrates on mixing effects and Foley from his side of the board.
Co-owner and re-recording mixer Craig Hunter explains that having the right console is just as important as having the right DAW. "What do we look for in a re-recording console?" he reflects. "In a word—responsiveness. This [System 5-MC] is a race car. It goes as fast as you want it to go—that's the bottom line. Coupled with TFT metering, the System 5-MC provides instant visual and tactile feedback, which is what every mixer needs. The 5-MC does the best job of any console on the market today."
"Euphonix got it right out of the gate," Rawlinson adds, regarding the console's pre-Avid beginnings, "which was why we chose the 5-MC in its infancy. We used Pro Tools as a recorder and Nuendo [because Pro Tools wasn't EUCON-enabled at the time] as a way of controlling it. Now it's all Pro Tools.
"System 5-MC is the perfect tool for mixing TV shows," Rawlinson continues. "With full Pro Tools compatibility, I can immediately be working with the pre-dubbed tracks [from the facility's editorial suites], which saves a lot of time."
"That convergence is essential for high-demand productions," Hunter concludes. "The distinction between editing and mixing is being blurred—we need that enhanced flexibility [that Pro Tools and System 5-MC gives us] on the dub stage."


text:
Required Elements of University-Associated Entity Relationship
The UNC Policy Manual
Adopted 11/16/2005
Required Elements of University-Associated Entity Relationship
The following requirements apply to any University Associated Entity.
A. Definitions. As used in these regulations:
1. An "Associated Entity" means any foundation, association, corporation, LLC, partnership or other non profit entity that was established by officers of the University, that is controlled by the University, that raises funds in the name of the University, that has a primary purpose of providing services or conducting activities in furtherance of the University's mission pursuant to an agreement with the University, or that has a tax exempt status that is based on being a support organization for the University.
2. "Approving Institution" means a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina or the General Administration that approves an Associated Entity.
3. "General Administration" means the Office of the President and the affiliated programs of the University that are not centers or institutes of a constituent institution.
4. "Major Associated Entity" means an Associated Entity which has annual expenditures of $100,000 or more.
5. Minor Associated Entity" means an Associated Entity which has annual expenditures of less than $100,000.
6. "Specified purpose entity" means an Associated Entity, or an approved subsidiary or LLC of an Associated Entity, that is established by the officers of the University or is controlled by the University, has as its sole purpose the constructing or managing facilities for the University, and does not engage in fundraising activities.
7. "State" means the State of North Carolina.
8. "University" means the University of North Carolina, including its constituent institutions.
9. When "president or chancellor" is used in these regulations, it means the chancellor if the approving institution is a constituent institution and it means the president if the approving institution is the General Administration.
B. Creation of University-Approved Associated Entities
1. Associated Entity Must be Approved–An Associated Entity must be approved in writing by the president, the chancellor, or the president or chancellor's designee. An entity must be approved in order to receive University-provided services or to be able to use an institution's or the University's name or an institution's or the University's logo/trademark in fundraising. If an approved entity establishes a subsidiary entity or an LLC, then the subsidiary entity or LLC must be separately approved.
2. Abide by Relevant University Policies– In order to obtain approved status, the Associated Entity must formally agree to abide by the policies or regulations established by the University and by the Approving Institution regarding the University's and the Approving Institution's relationship with related Associated Entities.
3. Periodic Review of Status– The Approving Institution may remove the approved status of any Associated Entity which fails to abide by the Approving Institution's or the University's policies or regulations which govern Associated Entities.
C. Organizational Requirements of an Associated Entity
1. Purpose to Benefit University– The Associated Entity must be organized for the primary purpose of (i) supporting the University or one or more of its constituent institutions or programs, and/or (ii) conducting activities that are in furtherance of the mission of the University or of one or more of its constituent institutions or programs.
2. State Nonprofit Corporation– The Associated Entity must be organized on a nonprofit basis, and, if a corporation, be incorporated in North Carolina, and comply with the requirements of Chapter 55A of the North Carolina General Statutes. If a constituent institution proposes to establish or approve an associated entity on a for profit basis, it must receive approval from the Board of Governors before establishing the entity.
3. Tax Exempt Status– Except as provided in paragraph C.2., an Associated Entity must apply for, receive, and maintain both federal and State tax exempt status.
4. Dissolution of Associated Entity– The Associated Entity's articles of incorporation must include a clause which provides that, upon dissolution of the Associated Entity, all of its assets will revert to the University or the Approving Institution or another University approved Associated Entity unless otherwise designated by the donor of an asset.
5. University Representative(s) on Board–At least one Senior Academic or Administrative Officer of the Approving Institution or a designee of the president or the chancellor must sit as an ex-officio (either voting or non-voting) or regular member of the Associated Entity's governing board.
6. Audit Committee Required–
(a) A major Associated Entity's by-laws must provide for an audit committee which has no University employee as a member. The audit committee must receive the report of the independent CPA firm that conducts the Associated Entity's annual audit and relevant tax forms to be submitted by the Associated Entity.
(b) A minor Associated Entity's by-laws must provide for a committee which has these audit functions and which has a majority of members that are not University employees.
(c) No employee of the Associated Entity may serve on an audit committee or a committee with an audit function. If practical, each audit committee or committee with an audit function should have a financial expert as a member.
(d) A Specified Purpose Entity is not required to have an audit committee provided that it is subject to independent audit at the request of one or more designated trustees, sureties, insurers, certificate holders or bondholders.
D. Financial and Accounting Controls
1. Sound Accounting and Business Principles– An Associated Entity must use sound fiscal and business principles, ensure that a sound internal control structure is in place, and follow generally accepted accounting procedures.
2. Annual CPA Audit– A major Associated Entity must be audited on an annual basis by an independent CPA firm. A minor Associated Entity must have an annual audit conducted either by the Approving Institution's internal auditor, another University internal auditor, or an independent CPA firm. A CPA firm providing an audit for a major Associated Entity may not provide non-auditing services to the Associated Entity other than tax preparation services that are pre-approved by the audit committee.
a. An Associated Entity of a constituent institution must provide copies of the audit report, management letters, and responses to management letters to the chancellor of the Approving Institution, through the chancellor to the governing board of the Approving Institution and the president, and through the president to the Board of Governors.
b. An Associated Entity of the General Administration must provide copies of the audit report, management letters, and responses to management letters to the president, and through the president to the Board of Governors.
3. Annual Budgets– The Associated Entity must create an annual operations and capital budget.
4. Officer and Employee Compensation– All salary and non-salary compensation provided by the Associated Entity to its officers or employees must be approved by the Associated Entity's governing board. The Associated Entity must comply with Board of Governors Policy §300.1.1 concerning the prohibition of payments to specified University employees. This requirement does not prohibit the Associated Entity from reimbursing its officers or employees for expenditures made on behalf of the Associated Entity.
5. Indemnification of University– The Approving Institution may require an Associated Entity to indemnify and hold the Approving Institution and the University harmless from any damages or liabilities that the Approving Institution or the University incurs as a result of the Associated Entity's actions.
6. University- Associated Entity Monetary Transfers– All transfers of funds from the Associated Entity to the University or to the Approving Institution must be documented in writing or electronically in a form that has a retrievable transaction trail.
7. Whistle Blower Protection—An Associated Entity must have a confidential and anonymous mechanism to encourage employees to report any inappropriateness within the entity's financial management and must prohibit punishment of or retaliation against any employee for reporting problems.
8. Chief Executive Officer-- The Chief Financial Officer of the Approving Institution may not be the chief executive officer of an Associated Entity.
9. Acquisition of debt—A Minor Associated Entity may not acquire debt in excess of $100,000 that is not to be publicly traded without first notifying the president or the chancellor of the Approving Institution and then consulting with the Vice President for Finance of the University. A Major Associated Entity may not acquire debt in excess of $500,000 that is not to be publicly traded without first notifying the president or the chancellor of the Approving Institution and then consulting with the Vice President for Finance of the University. In determining the level of scrutiny to give to the proposed transaction, the Vice President shall take into account the amount of the debt in relationship to the Associated Entity's assets and income and the extent of experience of the Associated Entity in entering into similar debt transactions. A Specified Purpose Entity that issues debt to construct facilities for the University must provide a financial or construction audit to the Vice President for Finance of the University at the Vice President's request or to the governing board of the Approving Institution at the request of the chair of the governing board.
10. Audit findings. Within 90 days of the issuance of the audit report with audit findings, the Associated Entity must demonstrate to the president or the chancellor of the Approving Institution and to the Vice President for Finance that satisfactory progress has been made to implement a corrective action plan. Failure of an Associated Entity to receive an unqualified audit opinion, to comply with the reporting requirements of this regulation, or to satisfactorily implement a corrective action plan in response to an audit finding may result in the Associated Entity's losing its approved status.
E. Insurance and Bonding
1. Bonding Required–Officers and employees of major Associated Entities who have check signing authority or who handle cash or negotiable instruments must be bonded in an amount determined to be reasonable by the Associated Entity's board. The Board of a minor Associated Entity should consider requiring bonding of appropriate employees.
2. Liability Insurance– The governing board of an Associated Entity must consider whether to obtain general liability and directors'/officers' insurance in an amount determined to be reasonable by the Associated Entity's board.
F. Provision of Administrative and Other Services by University for Associated Entity
1. Written Agreement Required– All services provided by the Approving Institution or the University for the Associated Entity (including use of University or constituent institution assets, facilities, and personnel) must be pursuant to a written agreement setting forth the terms under which such services will be provided.
2. Reimbursement of Costs– Any reimbursement to the Approving Institution or the University for services the Approving Institution or the University provides to the Associated Entity must be made pursuant to a written agreement between the University or the Approving Institution and the Associated Entity entered into before the service is provided.
3. Control of University Personnel– When University personnel provide services for the Associated Entity and there arises a conflict between the University and the Associated Entity, the University's employee must comply with the policies, regulations and directives of the University.
G. Acceptance of Gifts by Associated Entity
1. Restricted Gifts That Require University Approval– An Associated Entity may not accept any restricted or conditional gifts that impose an obligation on the University or the State to expend resources in addition to the gift without first receiving the Approving Institution's approval. In addition, an Associated Entity may not accept a gift which has any restriction that is unlawful.
2. Notification to Donors of Restricted Gift Policies– An Associated Entity must advise prospective donors of all restricted or conditional gifts to the Associated Entity if acceptance of the gift is conditioned upon the Approving Institution's approval.
3. Coordination with University Development Office- In soliciting and accepting gifts in the name of the University, an Associated Entity must coordinate with the Approving Institution's development office.
H. Conflict of Interest and Ethics Policies
1. Policies Required-The Associated Entity must have in place conflict of interest and ethics policies pertaining to relationships between the Approving Institution, the Associated Entity, members of the governing board of the Associated Entity and persons doing business with the Associated Entity and establishing required ethical standards for the members of the governing board and employees of the Associated Entity.
2. Transactions Between Associated Entity and its Employees-All transactions (other than reimbursements as provided in §D.5.) between the Associated Entity and an officer, director, or employee of the Associated Entity must be approved by the Associated Entity's governing board.
3. Recusal from Business Decisions-No Associated Entity officer, director, or employee having a private business interest in an Associated Entity business transaction may be involved in the decision with respect to whether the Associated Entity should enter into such transaction.
4. Associated Entity Scholarships-No Associated Entity scholarship or fellowship award may be made to an officer, director, or employee of the Associated Entity or to a family member of such person unless the recipient of the award is determined by an independent awards committee.
I. Reports required to be submitted by Associated Entity to University
1. The Associated Entity must file annual reports with the president or chancellor of Approving Institution covering the following items:
a. A list of all members of the Associated Entity's board;
b. A copy of the publicly disclosed portion of the Associated Entity's Form 990, or other series 990 form.
c. A copy of the Associated Entity's CPA audit report and related management letters and responses to management letters
2. At the request of the chancellor, president, or the chair of governing board of the Approving Institution, for an articulated legitimate reason, the Associated Entity must meet with the requesting person, his or her designee, or the internal auditor of the Approving Institution and allow that person to inspect any of the following information that is related to the articulated reason:
a. A description of all monetary transfers from the Associated Entity to the Approving Institution or the University;
b. A description of all transactions entered into during the year between the Associated Entity and the Approving Institution or the University.
c. A copy of the Associated Entity's operating and capital expenditure budget for the year and a comparison of actual expenditures to budgeted expenditures.
d. A description of all real estate purchases, material capital leases, and investment/ financing arrangements entered into during the year;
e. Copies of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the Associated Entity's board;
f. The portions of the 990 forms that are not publicly disclosed and all other federal and state tax returns; and
g. Any other documents and records which are relevant to the articulated reason.
J. Miscellaneous Requirements
1. Associated Entity Communications-An Associated Entity must conduct business in its own name and all correspondence, advertisements, and other communications by the Associated Entity must clearly indicate that the communication is from the Associated Entity, and not from the Approving Institution or the University.
2. Lobbying and Political Activities-An Associated Entity must comply with all provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and all State laws regarding lobbying and political activity.
3. Associated Entity Courses and Seminars-An Associated Entity may not offer any course or seminar in which the University's name is used without first obtaining the permission the institution or institutions whose name will be used.
4. Destruction of Documents—An Associated Entity must have a policy governing retention and destruction of documents including electronic files and which prohibits destruction of documents if an investigation into wrongdoing or litigation is anticipated or underway.
K. Waiver
If the application of any of the requirements of these regulations to a particular Associated Entity in specific circumstances is of limited benefit and is unduly burdensome, the President may waive that requirement as to that specific Associated Entity under circumstances that are set out in writing. The Associated Entity shall notify the Chancellor of the Approving Institution prior to making a request for a waiver under this section.
L. Effective Date
Every Associated Entity shall be in compliance with these regulations no later than July 1, 2006.


text:
"List price" is the suggested retail price provided to us by our vendors. We make no representation that a substantial number of these products have been sold or offered for sale at the list price. Actual retail prices in your area may be substantially different. Since we sell products on a national basis, it is not possible to know if our merchandise is sold at list price in any particular location or at any particular time. "You Save" reflects the difference between our price and the vendor provided list price shown on our sites. Since the list price may be different than the actual retail prices in your area, you may not actually realize a savings of this amount.
Manufacturers sometimes ask that retailers not display a price if it drops below a certain amount. The "Click here to see Lowest Price" message indicates that the price of the item is so low that the manufacturer requested that it not be advertised (that is, displayed). In a brick-and-mortar store, you would probably have to ask a salesperson what the price of the product is. At eCOST, by clicking on "Click here to see Lowest Price" you are essentially asking to see the price, at which point we show it to you.
TV-IP551WIWireless N Day / Night Internet Camera
The Wireless N Day / Night Internet Camera, model TV- IP551WI, transmits real-time video over the Internet. Record crisp video in complete darkness for distances of up to 7.5 meters. Wireless n technology provides unsurpassed wireless coverage and improved streaming video quality. Add this camera to your wireless network at the touch of a button with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
Record 640 x 480 (VGA) video at up to 20 frames per second (fps). Manage up to 32 TRENDnet cameras with the included complimentary camera management software. Advanced features include adjustable motion detection recording areas, email alerts, scheduled recording sessions, one-way audio, an adjustable lens, and four times digital zoom. A wall / ceiling mounting kit is included and the cameras off white housing blends into most environments.
Features :
The Wireless N Day / Night Internet Camera, model TV- IP551WI, transmits real-time video over the Internet. Record crisp video in complete darkness for distances of up to 7.5 meters.
0 Question(s) • 0 Answer(s)
Back to top
Rules and Regulations
1940 E. Mariposa Ave. El Segundo, CA 90245 - 877.888.2678 © 1999 – 2014 eCOST


text:
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), the second largest country in Africa, conflicts have raged for more than a decade killing over 5 million people and forcing 2.5 million people to abandon their homes. Here, local peacebuilder Henri Ladyi has dedicated his life to building a peace that will last.
Henri is the co-ordinator of local peacebuilding organisation Centre Résolution Conflits (CRC) based in the Eastern Congo, a region which has been most vulnerable to conflict. The CRC works to:
- Rescue child soldiers and find a place for ex-militia members within communities and work with them to reintegrate into society, finding them work and supportive networks so that they will be able to leave violence behind them. The CRC understands that, although many boys and men who have been drawn into militia groups want to stop fighting, they often cannot see any other way.
- Provide assistance to communities to manage the return of people forced to leave their communities during the conflict.
- Help communities to reject violence in the long-term by supporting communities to help themselves through conflict prevention committees.
In November 2012, the Eastern DR Congo erupted in violence after the key city of Goma was seized by the rebel M23 movement. Despite the turbulent situation, and even as international organisations evacuate staff, Henri and the CRC continue their vital peacebuilding work.


text:
Welcome to the Volvo Group opinion. As a global company and a key player in the transport industry we are often asked of our opinion on different issues that affect us directly or indirectly.
On 16 October, CECE and CEMA, the European associations representing the construction and agricultural equipment industries, organised their 2013 Summit in the European Parliament (Brussels). Among the keynote speakers, Olof Persson, President and CEO of the Volvo Group, presented three trends that are key towards a competitive industrial production for Europe
Volvo Group's CSR commitment is built on our vision, business strategies and ambitions. It is based on our core business, operating context, stakeholder's expectations as well as our core values and company culture.


text:
Rick Williams Embodied Silverton's Mining Heritage
Revenue-Virginius Mine Shift Supervisor Rick Williams' love of mining and of the mountains ran deep. Williams died of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning on Sunday while trying to save miner Nicholas Cappanno, who also died in the Sunday-morning accident at the mine, which sent 20 surviving miners to regional hospitals.
Williams was husband to Judy Williams; father to two sons, Nathan, 25 and Aaron, 23; and grandfather to Marley, 4. He was born in Moab, and grew up in and around Silverton. In 1993, married with two young sons, Williams moved 50 miles south to Durango.
"He was a wonderful father and son, and brother and neighbor," said Judy, his wife of 28 years. "He was kind, reliable and very well liked by friends, neighbors and family."
Williams adored his young granddaughter, Marley. "She was the apple of his eye," Judy said.
An accomplished carpenter and a trained, certified miner with many years of experience, "He was a hard-working person who did what he needed to do to make a living for his family," his wife said. "He loved what he did. He loved the mountains."
Growing up in Silverton, Williams naturally gravitated toward the mining profession, and after graduating from Silverton High School, he found work at the then-booming Sunnyside Mine, where he worked for years.
Like many in Silverton, Williams got out of mining when the Sunnyside shut down for good in the early 1990s, starting a contracting business, Silverton Renovations. For years, he made the beautiful daily commute between Durango and Silverton.
When the economy took a turn for the worse, Williams began traveling farther afield for work. "He traveled everywhere, doing mining or contracting construction projects," Judy said.
In June 2012, Williams found a steady job closer to home, at the Revenue-Virginius Mine; at 59, he was among the oldest workers there. He displayed a remarkable work ethic, putting in seven days in a row, then traveling back to Durango to spend time with his family on his days off.
"I think those young ones looked up to him," said Judy, who works as a nurse in Durango. "There were a lot of young ones up there. He really liked working with the guys."
Williams didn't talk much about his work in the mines. "If they truly tell you what they think, the spouses don't sleep at night," Judy said. Even so, over the many years that she spent as a miner's wife, she admitted, "I spent a lot of time pacing the floor, worrying and everything."
Recently, Williams announced his promotion to shift supervisor at the Revenue-Virginius.
"What do you do?" Judy asked him.
"I'm pretty much a nipper," he joked – a nipper is an entry-level worker in a mine, basically an errand-boy for more experienced miners. "I do whatever needs to be done to get the job done."
Working at the Revenue-Virginius was a homecoming of sorts for Williams and many other former Sunnyside miners who went to work there after a two-decade hiatus from mining.
"They all knew each other up there," Judy said. "In Silverton, everyone knew each other. There is a camaraderie around mining in Silverton. In the mining industry, it's a family.
It's a death for everyone. They are all grieving, and I feel heartbroken for everyone."
Rick Williams' funeral will be Friday, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m. at the Greenmount Cemetery in Durango, with a gathering immediately afterward at the Durango Community Recreation Center.
A memorial fund for the Williams family has been established at Wells Fargo Bank.
Nick Cappanno Was a Man of Faith and Family
Nicholas Cappanno, who died in the Sunday-morning accident at the Revenue-Virginius Mine, had worked there for just a few weeks.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Cappanno, and their sons Brayden, 5, and Barrett, 2; by his parents, Audrey and Dan Keep and by his siblings, Robin Johnson and Eric Keep.
Cappanno grew up in Olathe, and had deep, multi-generational roots the Montrose area. Born into the Keep family, he and his wife adopted his family's ancestral name, Cappanno, when they married.
"Nick felt it was important to honor that heritage," explained his sister-in-law Katie Caufield, speaking on behalf of the Cappanno family.
Nick and Martha met at church; she was a high school senior, and he had already graduated.
"Martha and Nick had an amazing relationship," Caufield said. "It was really special. Sometimes I felt almost jealous; they had that extra spark that not all couples do. The passion was there. It could be feisty, but they were so, so in love with each other, and had so much fun together." He was equally passionate about being a father. "The number-one reason he took a job at the mine was that his previous job in the oil industry kept him away from his family," Caufield said. "He wanted to have dinner with his family, and tuck his kids into bed at night."
Cappanno told remarkable bedtime stories, weaving together fact and fancy. He was the kind of dad who knew how to make ordinary, everyday events into something fun – from eating cheese and crackers to inventing a makeshift bicycle train for taking his sons to the park.
"His boys adored him," Caufield said. "He had a teacher's heart; he encouraged them to ask questions, be inquisitive, and to pursue their passions and dreams. There are a lot of good fathers out there, but he was a great father."
Cappanno's brother Eric agreed. "He was a fun-loving, wonderful father. He loved those boys to death."
Eric remembers that his brother had a fascination for dirt bikes as a kid. Fun-loving, quick-witted and mischievous, he was forever the prankster of the family.
"He always had a smile on his face," Eric said. "He was always going fast." Recently, he had turned his inquisitive mind toward the making of malt brews, which he loved. It was his dream to have a fully functional malting operation, and he had just started malting barley in his garage shortly before he died.
Cappanno briefly attended college, but never graduated. Instead, he worked in several different industries, including agriculture, the oil industry, and finally, mining. He enjoyed physical work. "He really had an ability to work with his hands," Caufield said. "He was creative; he could think outside the box, for sure."
Although he didn't spend much time at the Revenue-Virginius mine, he had already made plenty of friends among the miners there, many of whom have reached out to his family in the days since the accident.
"Guys were asking to take him out after work for a beer because he was such a nice guy, and so funny," brother Eric said.
Cappanno's Christian faith was at the core of his identity, said Caufield. "He had a deep belief and it didn't waiver. Martha admired that about him. He didn't question. He knew without a shadow of a doubt where he would go after he died. That might have been why he lived his life with so much enthusiasm. When it was his turn, he was ready to move on."
Visitation for family and close friends of Nick Cappanno will be held Thursday, Nov. 21, 4-6 p.m.,at Grace Community Church, 16731 Woodgate Road in Montrose, followed by public visitation at the church, 6-7:30 p.m. His funeral will take place Friday, Nov. 22, at 3 p.m., at Grace. Cremation will take place after the service.
The Cappanno Family Memorial Fund as been establish through the generous support of Alpine Bank. Check donations may be dropped off at any area or statewide branch location or mailed to: Cappanno Family Memorial Fund; Care of Alpine Bank - 2770 Alpine Drive, Montrose, CO 81401. Online donations can be made at cappannomemorialfund.com. All donations will be sent directly to the Cappanno Family Memorial Fund and will be used at the discretion of Nick's wife, Martha.
There will be a vigil for the two fallen miners this Saturday, Nov. 23, near the Ouray Hot Springs Pool at 4:30 p.m.


text:
**Valid on Economy shipping method only. Not valid on any other shipping method. Order total determined after any other discounts are applied and does not include any applicable taxes. Offer subject to change without notice. Limited time offer.
**Offer valid online only. Offer valid on full-priced styles only. Not valid on Stretch Sole, Busy Day, Chawaii, Ocean Minded, Crocslights & Collegiate collections and the following styles: 14558 Cyprus IV Heel, 15313 Leigh Graphic Wedge, 15626 Harborline Nubuck Loafer, 15607 TMNT Clog, 14850 Crocs Chameleon Shark Clog, 14851 Crocs Chameleon Seahorse Clog, 15682 Crocs Chameleon Whale Clog, 15684 Crocs Chameleon Octopus Clog. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Quantities limited. Offer ends Monday 4/21/14 at 11:59 p.m. MDT.
home > Collections > Featured > Fuzz > Creative Crocs McQueen™ Lined Clog
Creative Crocs McQueen™ Lined Clog
Get your kids off to the races in this light and warm Lightning McQueen™ clog. Works great as an indoor slipper, but the Croslite™ outsole plays outside, too. And when the lights go down, more fun starts with glow-in-the-dark elements.
Creative Crocs McQueen™ Lined Clog details:
- Lightning McQueen™ graphic glows in the dark!
- Croslite™ material makes them incredibly light and comfortable
- Soft, fuzzy liner for warmth
- Room for their Jibbitz™ charms on the heel strap
- Custom heel strap for a more secure fit
- © Disney/Pixar
Creative Crocs McQueen™ Lined Clog
Disney Pixar Cars™ shoes
Shopping for a ½ size? Order down to the next smallest whole size.
risk-free shopping
simple returns »
no problem.
crocs guarantee »
issues for 90 days.


text:
Daytrip Fringe Cardigan SweaterSALE $27.20 was $34.00 Item #838941JSV4BK
- Open front elbow sleeve cardigan sweater
- Layering piece(s) sold separately
- 60% Acrylic, 40% Nylon.
- Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Reshape and lay flat to dry. Low iron if needed.
- Made in China.
Daytrip Fringe Cardigan Sweater 3 3
Best Fringe Sweater Ever! I love this sweater. It has become my go to for the evening. It goes with everything. July 1, 2012
Nice additional to a plain tank. This is a cute and comfortable additional to any simple tank top or a camisole. The fringe gives the cover a fun look. May 1, 2012
CUTE, but fit is weird I loved the look of this cardigan when I first saw it online, so I ordered it immediately. When it came, I was a little disappointed. The sleeves were strangely tight on me and it just didn't hang right. I am usually a medium in most daytrip, but this was just a strange fit. Maybe if the sleeves were a little more dolman style and the overall length was longer, it would have been perfect. Sad it had to go back! oh well! March 19, 2012
1-3 of 3


text:
Attention Be Tan Members,
As of 4/13/14 our store has closed. Results Tanning and Nutrition at Arapaho and Knoll Trail just east of Dallas Tollway will be honoring your pre-paid tanning programs going forward. We have supplied Results with all membership records that reflect every prepaid membership so you can be assured that your pre-paid tanning (UV and UV FREE) will be honored. Results Tanning has not been paid for honoring your services.Results Tanning and Nutrition is not affiliated in any way with Be-Tan. No cash refunds will be or can be given by Results. They have graciously offered to help out our clientele. The address you may go and have your services restored is:
15203 Knoll Trail Dr. #112
Arapaho and North Dallas Tollway
Dallas, Tx 75248
Website: http://www.results-dallas.com/


text:
The invasion of America began with the election of Woodrow Wilson and continues to this day. Howbeit ever so subtle in the beginning we hardly noticed the enemy at our gates. Some one hundred years after the fact we find ourselves in amazement at the overwhelming forces that have come to bare against our Constitution and way of life. This is like awaking from a nightmare only to realize it is reality.
America is in peril today not so much because of this corrupt administration but more so because of a populace that has embraced their Marxist/Socialist ideology. A populace that no longer embraces the values that made this the greatest nation the world has ever known, but rather, a populace that has sold their soul for a free ride.
America is on the Brink of Destruction
America is on the brink of destruction and it will be this generation of Americans that will determine whether America can be brought back to her former glory or be lost forever in the sea of apathy.
Now is the time for all American's to rise up and speak with a loud voice. The November Mid-Term Elections will be upon us before we know it and there is no time to waste. This is the time to tell your family and friends to get involved. This is the time to get them informed. America hangs in the balance my friends.


text:
High velocity, nonflammable dusters blast away dust and dirt. Vortex 360° (1697-8S) can be sprayed while tilted in any direction without dispensing liquid.
Login Here to rate and review this product.
20-2205 - Envi-Ro-Tech Duster - 10 oz.
Formulated with HFC-134a, this exceptionally pure, moisture-free, inert gas removes particles without the use of harmful solvents. Because HFCs do not harm the ozone, this product has a zero ozone depletion factor. Duster removes microscopic contaminants, lint, du...
50-14795 - Universal Television Stand, For Televisions 32" ~ 60"
Universal Television Stand
Perfect for flat panel televisions that were mounted to the wall, but are to be moved to tabletop use. Universal mounting plate attaches to all VESA standard sets from 200x200 through 600x400, and provides a secure and attractive mount...
50-14780 - Equipment Wall Bracket - Adjustable Length
White Equipment Wall Bracket
Designed for supporting microwave ovens from the wall, this bracket is ideal for any type of equipment.
555-11690 - Heavy Duty Laptop / Projector Presentation Stand
Heavy Duty Laptop / Projector Stand
The design of this versatile, heavy duty stand makes it not only great for holding sheet music, but holding a laptop or projector for presentation purposes as well.
Also available with Larger Tray
MCM Cat 57, Page 1175
MCM Cat 56, Page 1032
Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.


text:
Columbus Day weekend in San Juan, PR at Al Klingerman's 90th Birthday party. Al is the owner of Klingerman Travel Agency in New London Conn. (l-r) Roland Oullette of Groton, Bob O'Shaughnessy of Mystic, Al Klingerman, and Bob Offen of Mystic.
© 1990-2014 The Resident All Rights Reserved -- Copyright notice by Blog Copyright


text:
Extreme Weather 101: Drought & Our Changing Climate
Scientist Mike Brewer and meteorologist Dan Satterfield explain the connection between drought and a changing climate.
A River Keeper's View of Climate Change
Gordon Rogers, River Keeper of Georgia's Little Satilla River, shows us the impacts he sees in a precious ecosystem along Georgia's coast.
Georgia: Coal and Carbon
Coal generates carbon dioxide when combusted, which is causing the world to warm. In Georgia, a state that gets over 60 percent of its electricity from coal, some coastal residents are connecting the dots between coal and changes in the local ecology and economy attributed to global warming. Recognizing the need to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, engineers are exploring "clean coal" technology. What is this technology? Will it work?
Carbon Debt
Climate Central explores hidden consequences behind the production of corn ethanol.
Iowa: Corn and Climate
Congress helped bolster the corn ethanol business in Iowa by mandating the Renewable Fuel Standard in 2005. But scientists are concerned about the unexpected consequences of putting more of Iowa's land into corn production — consequences that may make corn ethanol a bigger source of climate-warming gases than regular gasoline.
Montana: Trout and Drought
The flow of water in Montana's rivers is lifeblood for its economy, both through tourism and agriculture. Montana's recreational fishing and agricultural industries depend on cool waters flowing from melting snow high in the mountains throughout the summer. But across Montana, rising temperatures are causing a series of changes.


text:
Williams-Sonoma Popcorn Sampler
- Free Shipping
- Exclusive
- Summary
For popcorn lovers, our exclusive sampler takes the classic American snack to a delectable new level. Included are two varieties of premium popcorn – both prized for their distinctive color, delicate texture and robust corn flavor – along with two special seasonings.
- Heirloom varieties grown in America's heartland by midwestern family farmers who specialize in popcorn.
- Ears of corn are harvested when their moisture levels make the kernels just right for popping.
- Sunset Fire popcorn features red-and-gold-striped kernels that pop up with a hint of natural butter flavor; 15 oz.
- Wisconsin White Birch produces fluffy white popcorn with a sweet, mild flavor; 15 oz.
- Chili-lime seasoning is a lively combination of jalapeño and citrus; 1.8 oz.
- Classic kettle corn seasoning captures the sweet-salty flavors of old-fashioned kettle corn; 2.4 oz.
- Made in USA.
- A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.
- Ingredients
- Popcorn: Popcorn kernels.
- Chili-lime seasoning: Sea salt, New Mexico chili pepper, paprika, California onion, lime juice powder (corn syrup solids, natural flavors [lime juice solids, natural flavors]), sugar, basil, cumin, coriander, jalapeño pepper.
- Kettle corn seasoning: Sugar, sea salt.
- Shipping
Shipping Information
This item is shipped from our warehouse by UPS to arrive within five business days of our receiving your order.
Shipping Rates
The shipping rate varies depending on your order total and shipping destination. View Shipping Options and Charges.
Rush Delivery
For an additional charge of $15 per address, we can rush delivery to most destinations. This service is not available for some oversize items, items shipped directly from the supplier (including perishable and custom-manufactured items), out-of-stock items and items to be shipped outside the contiguous 48 states.
Return Policy
At Williams-Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. If, within 30 days, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase for any reason, please return the item for an exchange or refund of the merchandise value. View Full Return Policy.


text:
SALE! Topaz Sunflower Ring
Ollipop is the the pop art of personal style. Semi precious stones and old glass elements and cool graphics are blended together with unique retro metals. Chic, upbeat, gotta have it! For gen Y retro divas to sophisticated boomer babes. This is a gorgeous ring with a sunflower design in a dark topaz centered with a beautiful gold stone. Has gorgeous detailed band.
To return an item, it must be delivered back to us within 14 days of receipt, (30 for international). You can opt to receive a refund (less shipping), an exchange or a store credit for future use. For exceptions and/or restocking fees see description.
You may also like
Customer Service


text:
One of three teens pleads guilty in death of Willmar, Minn., grandmotherWILLMAR, Minn. - A Willmar teenager pleaded guilty Tuesday morning to a charge of unintentional second-degree murder for his role in the killing of a 79-year-old woman in her Willmar residence.
By: Gretchen Schlosser, Forum News Service
WILLMAR, Minn. - A Willmar teenager pleaded guilty Tuesday morning to a charge of unintentional second-degree murder for his role in the killing of a 79-year-old woman in her Willmar residence.
As part of a plea agreement reached in Kandiyohi County District Court, Devon Jenkins, 16, will receive an extended juvenile sentence until he's 21 years old and a stayed adult sentence, of 180 months in prison, which will be executed if Jenkins fails to comply with the juvenile sentence conditions. Sentencing was set for Jan. 27.
Jenkins was accused along with Brok Junkermeier and Robert Warwick, the victim's grandson, in the death of Lila Warwick on July 29.
Under questioning by Judge Michael J. Thompson, Jenkins said he and Junkermeier, who faces first-degree murder charges in the case, smoked marijuana and went to Warwick's home during the early morning hours of July 29.
Junkermeier had a mask, gloves and an 8-inch to 1-foot long sword with him and told Jenkins that "he was going to steal from her and kill her," Jenkins said.
The teen said Junkermeier sat in the vehicle for a little while before entering Warwick's home and seemed nervous, offering Jenkins $5,000 to come along.
Jenkins also said he now feels that his questions to Junkermeier, including rhetorical questions about if Junkermeier was actually going to do it and why they were at the house if Junkermeier wasn't going to go inside, may have pushed Junkermeier to do the crime to save face with him.
Jenkins stayed in the car while Junkermeier went into the house and Jenkins said that he knew that Junkermeier was at least going to rob Warwick or burglarize her home. He said he smoked more marijuana and watched videos on his phone before falling asleep.
The teen woke as Junkermeier was returning to the vehicle, he said. "He was bloody from the incident," Jenkins said, noting that Junkermeier told him that Lila Warwick was dead.
Junkermeier, 19, and Robert Warwick, 18, both of Willmar, have been indicted on first-degree murder charges in the case. Both face the possibility of life in prison if convicted.
Robert Warwick was the alleged mastermind of the crime, and was allegedly motivated by a large amount of money he suspected was in his grandmother's possession. Junkermeier allegedly entered the 79-year-old grandmother's home and stabbed and strangled her after making her write him a check from her bank account.
The teens also allegedly returned to Lila Warwick's home later and stole a small safe and other items from the residence. Some of the items were found later at Junkermeier's home.
Jenkins was ordered to remain in custody at Prairie Lakes Youth Detention Center in Willmar until his sentencing.
Copyright 2013 Forum News Service


text:
Discussion Forums
- Topic List
- Most Recent Posts
- Sign In for more options
I basically enjoy the humanizing language power that rails has, every other aspect of OOPS has been consolidated so nicely from STI to Polymorphism. which is its best part, i early started with .NET than amazed the way rails applications were created and deployed in months was fascination to adopt the technology and i believe its nevertheless that the consistency that david is bringing up in rails thats makes a powerful tool to encompass the programming logic and business concepts.
Surely I am not too deep into its background functioning but its benefits are the ease of learning and progressive advancements that can be visualized to clients independent of the state of project.
Having made a living freelancing for a long time, I elected to take a job so that I could count on a check. Here in Las Vegas, technology is something of an after thought anyway, and there are no real Rails shops. There is a major glut of PHP, however. At the .com I work at, they're a total PHP house, and their number one stigma about Rails is that it can't handle the strain of a major site, citing the problems twitter had. Even though there have been major and continuing improvements in Rails, this is what the die-hard PHP community hides behind. This is made more laughable, in that they don't get a fraction of the traffic of a twitter.
I did point out the other day though, that the latest project they've brought live is riddled with bugs, and that this is much less likely to happen in a proper Rails environment. Ruby, and Rails, almost force you to develop in a disciplined, methodical manner. Ruby and Rails foster Unit Test Driven development... something most PHP guys don't do. It's exasperating, and sad, but... it is what it is.
Hopefully some Rails shops will open out here so I can be saved! LOL
On a web marketing agency I started using it for micro-sites, managed to pull off great admin areas very fast. Eventually people were impressed and we started using it in bigger sites and with integration with Flash sites too.
On one project I used it as a prototype and the client liked it so much that we ended up using it instead of .NET. :)
I Think that the basic business rule is "Time == Money". so basically showing Rails rapid development conventions and POCs, did the work. nowadays i am running my own development firm and suggest anyone i can to use Rails, and i easily dismiss that mummo-jumbo nonsense about scaling and optimizations.
At my previous job I sold Rails to the director as the framework to use to replace an aging ASP 2.0 app. It initially looked like a solid win, but the devil was in the details-- we were required to tie it to MSSQL Server 2000, and the view layer couldn't be used-- it could only communicate to a C# app via XML-RPC,. This effectively turned Rails into ActiveRecord widget for C# with a metric ton of overhead. Additionally, scaling had to be done without adding hardware-- once we hit 10,000 users, this turned into a real problem.
The takeaway from this is that, as others have pointed out, you should be careful selling Rails in the "traditional" manner-- running up side projects to prove the technology will serve you better than having management hedge their bets by tying Rails to failed software and processes.
RubyOnRails, i started on it by jan 2006 as an intermediate level programmer. Best part is the place i used to work had only two religions PHP || RAILS so i had a easy time choosing rails. Great, piece of framework (David work was enlighted...)
I test and try Django and Rails for an alternative to the problems of the Development staff (i am not officially part of Developer Staff in my company, more a general advisor for several areas)
First we try to do a company project with RoR. the lead develeper staff and me, for two months, unfortunely after the first month he resign to the company for personal reasons.
I try to use rails again at this year beggining (january) with a big project with a client. Unfortunely, this time the CEOs go to the java side (jboss) but only to be kicked for the principal jboss partner in the country, ironically this partner sell to my company a costly jboss course that was useless.
I develop a ticket system for some areas in my company. this one works well but unfortunely dont go to the radar of CEOs. personally i do some fast projects to some clients using rails but rails dont pass the test of a enterprise stack for CEOs yet.
i give up, but for some things and twists, almost al the development staff was changed and was taking charge of old projects, in serveral ones began to explode several problems
part of developer staff was present in a local conference some time ago, about dynamic language programing where i talk (and many other great activist in my country). the new lead development staff the next morning have a reunion with the company CEOs, and almost all the development staff chosee rails like new language platform.
in conclusion, perseverence, and lots of luck in my case.
What was really interesting was the reaction to installing the first app using mongrel as a windows service. Once the app had the words 'windows service' in front of it somehow the hostility seemed to drain away. It's an approach I'm planning to reuse heavily.
Based on your above statements, it sounds like you already have the perfect beginnings for an interesting white paper to distribute. Case studies such as those are inherently interesting to executives. :)
Thanks Ernie that's really helping me to crystalize my thinking. I take your point about top-down selling but it can't be any harder than getting IT people to consider something different to what they know. The only rails apps I've managed to deploy into a large and established IT environment have been to a cash-strapped Microsoft shop where the bottom line was just so attractive that the management couldn't say no. We had to overcome initial hostility from IT support but by that time the management were very keen to see it work, and it did.
I'm thinking that gathering statistics will remove any sense of evangelism.


text:
i got a 2g iphone with the firmware 1.1.4 and now can not ssh into the phone after some some not-so-wise moves i have taken. can you pinpoint my mistake?
1. i changed the default password (alpine) which led to the infinite-loop-on-screen problem.
2. i reverted to the default password by easily sshing into the phone and overwriting two password files. (master.passwd and passwd files under /etc)
3. after that everything works fine just like prior to default password change
4. then i use winscp and save the password (alpine) for ssh login and from that moment on, i cannot ssh into the iphone. and the local terminal program ends with a "process completed" error message.
5. i have upgraded openssh to the latest but still cannot ssh. i know that i can go for the latest firmware but is it possible to ssh without upgrade? i need to save some files which otherwise will be gone forever...
thanks for reading and your possible solution suggesstions...


text:
Kris Jenner was here. Her new talk show airs right here on FOX 11 AT 3:00pm. We have a preview of today's episode where daughter Khloe Kardashian-Odom is co-hosting.
Fun Facts about Kris Jenner:
(Source: Wikipedia)
The Kris Jenner show airs at 3pm on FOX 11.
You can follow Kris on Twitter: @KrisJenner
Kris Jenner Show Official Website
The Kris Jenner Show Facebook page
KMSP-TV11358 Viking DriveEden Prairie, MN 55344
Phone: (952) 944-9999Fax: (952) 942-0455


text:
From the Chair
The Philosophy Department prides itself on an interdisciplinary approach to the fulfillment of its three-part mission: to provide students with a philosophy major that will prepare them to enter a variety of careers or for further graduate study; to serve the College's philosophical needs by providing key philosophical courses for other programs; and to contribute to the College's mission of providing a liberal arts education to all students. Read More.
Two new faculty join the Philosophy Department!
The Department of Philosophy at Lehman College is happy to announce that Profs. Marcello Di Bello and Collin O'Neil are joining our faculty!
Prof. Di Bello has a PhD in Philosophy from Stanford University (with a dissertation on "Statistics and Probability in Criminal Trials: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.") as well as a MSc in Logic from the University of Amsterdam. His area of specialization is the philosophy of law, with an interest in epistemology and issues surrounding evidence and probability.
Prof. O'Neil received his PhD in Philosophy from the University of California at Los Angeles (with a dissertation on "The Ethics of Communication"). His areas of specialization include bioethics, medical ethics and research ethics.
Welcome aboard, Marcello and Collin!
Public Philosophy, anyone?
A short BronxNet video on why philosophy matters, to everyone.
Watch Prof. Pigliucci talk about Public Philosophy on BronxNet!
Free booklet on the Relevance of Philosophy
Download (link here) the new free booklet by Prof. Pigliucci, a brief guide to why philosophy matters, why it is a good idea to take philosophy courses (or even a Minor or a Major), and what philosohy has contributed to the world. The ultimate answer to the most annoying question: why philosophy?
Philosophy at Lehman has a Facebook page!
Thanks to the efforts of Prof. Jessica Gordon-Roth, the Department of Philosophy at Lehman College now has a Facebook page! Visit us, "like" us, post your stories or comments about philosophy, and keep up with what the Department is doing, on and off the classroom!
Here are the new Philosophy Minors, good for your life, good for your career
The Department of Philosophy is now offering a new array of Minors, tailored to complement your Major. You can choose among:
* General Philosophy
* Business, Society, and Law
* The Diverse World
* Language and Logic
* Understanding Science
* Wellbeing and the Helping Professions
All Minors require 12 credits. Please contact the Department for more information on how to combine your Major with a useful Philosophy Minor.
Latest 5-minute Philosopher video:
Last modified: Apr 23, 2014